Upcoming Fall Church Street Events

Posted
on September 11, 2015

Come enjoy the fall season with us and join in on all of the exciting events happening on Church Street! See our schedule of major upcoming events below, plus keep up to date with all events in downtown Burlington at www.churchstmarketplace.com/calendar

5-7pm

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Busk and Rye got their start captivating passerby on the Church Street Marketplace with their bluegrass, country, and folk-infused tunes. embers of this eclectic trio can be found playing around town on multiple instruments. A Busk and Rye show is full of warm harmonies and high energy - a combination irresistible to all ages. The trio has since branched out into Vermont's outdoor venues and nightclubs, though their home will always be singing on the streets of Burlington.

5-7pm​

If Burlington, Vermont needed to boast of a supergroup, the Radio Underground would make the short list. The band is fronted by Arty LaVigne (John Tower Group, North End Rhythm Kings) on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Mark Christensen (Brooklyn's Ghost Ghost, Stone Document and projects with Robert Fripp) on lead guitar and atmosphere, Chris Simard (The Proper, Chuck the Plans) on bass and Andrew Bedard (People are Strange, Intergalactic Taxi, The Amida Bourbon Project) on drums. They combine forces to take roots rock and Americana into space and beyond.

12-2pm

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The burliest fundraiser in Burlington! The 12th Annual Fire Truck Pull is Saturday, September 26th. Since 1989, Outright Vermont has worked to provide safety and support for queer and questioning youth, helped make schools safer, and focused on youth empowerment, leadership, and advocacy. In 2014, the pull raised $25,000 for Vermont's queer youth! Teams compete for the coveted Golden Fire Truck Trophies for Best Dressed, Most Funds Raised, Fastest Pull Time and Audience Choice. There will be a DJ/MC, celebrity Vermont judges, and a few hundred people stopping to watch you and your team haul truck!